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Removal & Installation

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  1. If removing right-hand strut assembly, first remove windshield washer tank assembly.
  2. For vehicles with ABS, remove front ABS sensor harness bracket.
  3. For all vehicles, remove brake hose bracket. See Fig 1 .
  4. Disconnect strut from knuckle.
  5. Remove strut mounting nuts.
  6. Remove insulator clip.
  7. Remove stiffener plate.
  8. Remove strut assembly.
  9. To install, reverse removal procedures. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Check front wheel alignment and adjust as necessary. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Strut Assembly
G00355022Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.